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Many of the issues facing our country are extraordinarily complex and nuanced. In order to understand these policy issues and the various perspectives around them, elected leaders, government staff, the public, industry, and nonprofits must first have an objective basic knowledge that is rooted in fact. Center Forward’s Basics series presents complicated issues in a non-partisan and easy-to-understand manner.

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United States International Trade Commission: Section 332 #2

Intellectual Property Trade

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent, nonpartisan agency meant to ensure U.S. companies have a level playing field and promote competitiveness, even when a foreign company falls outside the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts.

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Insurance Overview: Major Medical, Short-Term, Fixed Indemnity

Health Care

The first and most common kind of insurance available is major medical. Major medical insurance plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are available in the small and large employee markets as well as the individual market.

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The Future of Transportation — Congestion, Infrastructure & Energy Efficiency 

Climate & Sustainability Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Manufacturing Technology Trade

The future of transportation holds immense potential for advancements that are beyond our current understanding. With the progression of technology, emerging innovations, and a growing focus on sustainability, transportation is set to evolve rapidly.

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United States International Trade Commission: Section 337

Intellectual Property Trade

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent, nonpartisan agency meant to promote competitiveness and ensure U.S. companies have a level playing field, even when a foreign company falls outside the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts.

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“Junk Fees”: Some of These Fees Are Not Like the Others

Financial Services

Fees are a common tool used by various sectors in the American economy to cover the costs of providing a good or service or to incentivize consumers to pay on time or comply with contracts or agreements. Recently, the term “junk fees” has been used to describe fees that consumers and legislators feel are unfair to those purchasing certain goods and services.

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United States International Trade Commission: Section 332

Intellectual Property Trade

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent, nonpartisan agency meant to ensure U.S. companies have a level playing field and promote competitiveness, even when a foreign company falls outside the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts.

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Workforce Series: What are the NLRB and Unfair Labor Practices?

Workforce

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935 was a monumental shift in the American labor rights movement. The act established protections for employers to form and join unions, or refuse to do so. It also established the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the implementation and enforcement body to investigate and adjudicate violations of those rights, called unfair labor practices (ULPs).

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The Small Business Administration: Reauthorization and Modernization

Workforce

As the only cabinet-level federal agency dedicated to small businesses, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has an enormous mandate: assist small business owners across the country. It does this through technical assistance, funding opportunities, and other forms of support. While valuable resources for small businesses exist, many SBA programs have fallen behind their full potential because Congress has not reauthorized the SBA since 2000.

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